Lot 532 , A George III silver teapot and stand, by Hester Bateman, gross 16.5 oz.

A George III silver teapot and stand, by Hester Bateman, of oval form with beaded borders and engraved decoration and monograms, London, 1786, stand 15.9cm, gross 16.5 oz.
Estimate £600-800

Stand- Engraved mongram to the centre and is a little wobbly on a flat surface, otherwise in nice condition with clear hallmarks.
Teapot- Engraving a little tired in places. Engraved mongrm to the side of the pot. There may be an old repair to the under side of the lid by the hinge as there is a blob of silver solder and a split to the surface of the silver along the hinge area. There are a couple of small bumps to the body of the pot. There are a few minor knocks around the base rim. The end of the spout feels quite sharp to the touch?? not a smooth finish. Hallmarks clear.


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Sold for £1,100